3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech

3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech – The Ultimate Sahara Experience

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Descriptions

Embark on the most iconic desert tour from Marrakech and discover the stunning beauty of the Merzouga Desert and the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. This 3-day adventure takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, through ancient kasbahs, lush valleys, and deep into the Sahara, where you’ll ride camels, sleep in a luxury desert camp, and witness the unforgettable colors of a desert sunset and sunrise.

This immersive desert tour from Marrakech is perfect for those looking for an authentic and enriching Moroccan experience. From dramatic landscapes and nomadic culture to magical star-filled nights in the dunes, this is the desert journey of a lifetime.

Trip Highlights – Best-Selling Desert Tour from Marrakech

Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Drive through the Dades and Todra Gorges
Ride camels through the golden Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
Spend the night in a traditional or luxury desert camp
Enjoy local cuisine, Berber music, and desert stargazing
Ideal desert tour from Marrakech for adventurers and culture lovers alike

Included

Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
1 night in Dades Valley hotel (private room with dinner & breakfast)
1 night in Merzouga desert camp (private tent with dinner & breakfast)
Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes
Local guide in Ait Benhaddou
Bottled water in the vehicle
All taxes and fees

Excluded

Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary – 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure Time: 7:30 AM (Day 1)
Return Time: Around 7:00 PM (Day 3)

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley

Begin your desert tour from Marrakech with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying panoramic views and traditional Berber villages along the way.

Visit Ait Benhaddou

Stop at the famous Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a filming location for numerous Hollywood movies. Stroll through the historic ksar before continuing your desert tour from Marrakech toward the south.

Dades Valley Overnight

After lunch in Ouarzazate, head to the beautiful Dades Valley, known for its rugged gorges and red-rock formations. Check in at a charming guesthouse, enjoy dinner, and rest up for your next desert adventure.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

Enjoy breakfast before continuing your desert tour from Marrakech through the dramatic Todra Gorges—Morocco’s most famous canyon and a paradise for climbers and photographers.

Drive to Merzouga & Camel Trek

Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon and prepare for your camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch the sun set over the desert before reaching your camp.

Night in the Sahara

Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, music by the campfire, and an unforgettable night under the stars in your desert camp—an iconic highlight of any desert tour from Marrakech.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Wake early to witness the magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a camel ride back to Merzouga, begin your return journey to Marrakech.

Drive through Alnif, the Draa Valley, and Ouarzazate, with scenic stops and breaks along the way. Your desert tour from Marrakech concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in the early evening.

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